The revamped area will now be known as Silver Hayes and include one giant tent called Sonic for dance headliners, the Wow Stage for underground performers and the Gully as an open-air stage.

"I've always thought that the closest parallel with Glastonbury is Notting Hill Carnival, and the buzz around this rebirth is exactly what we were looking for, both musically and visually," organiser Emily Eavis said.

"There's going to be a lot of incredible music from all around the world."

Silver Hayes has been named after one of the oldest meadows on Worthy Farm, with the full lineup for the area to be revealed in April.

Glastonbury festival 2013 will take place on the weekend of June 28-30, with the headline acts expected to be confirmed in the near future.